Report: The Most-Used Apps Behind the Wheel
The apps that drivers admit they use and what this means for road safety
From editing spreadsheets to ordering burgers, drivers are using a surprising variety of apps behind the wheel. Based on a nationwide survey of over 1,700 drivers, this in-depth analysis highlights how digital behaviors behind the wheel are evolving, offering a unique year-over-year look at distracted driving, demographic gaps, and new red flags.
Key Findings
Drivers shifted from passive scrolling to purposeful interactions.
While gaming and social networking app usage fell, use of utility and AI apps is on the rise.
Drivers reported a total collapse in social media usage.
Overall, social app use behind the wheel fell by 32% — Instagram use dropped 48%.
Convenience culture drove behavior shifts.
Speed, ease, and immediate access to goods, services, and information are increasingly prioritized at the expense of safety, as apps like Amazon and McDonald’s made the top 10.
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